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EssilorLuxottica launches new R&D centre in Bangkok
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/04/2026
» EssilorLuxottica, the Franco-Italian eyewear group, has announced the official launch of its new 5,000-square-metre research and development (R&D) facility in Bangkok.
Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Preventive Genomics: The Key to Longevity and Cost-Efficient Healthcare
Published on 27/04/2026
» As deaths from critical illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease continue to rise, questions are increasingly being raised about why seemingly healthy individuals with access to quality healthcare remain vulnerable.
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/04/2026
» Once a niche destination, Central Asia is quickly emerging as a key market for Chinese travellers, supported by robust traffic growth, expanding air links and deeper economic ties under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, according to analysts.
CP, NTT Docomo unite on marketing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/04/2026
» NTT Docomo Global, a subsidiary of Japan's leading mobile and digital services provider NTT Docomo, is partnering with Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's Ascend Commerce to outline their collaboration on marketing solutions in Thailand via the Amaze super-app.
Regional equity investors find little to cheer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.
Fuel price hikes bite Thai AirAsia X service
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Thai AirAsia X has reduced flights to four destinations in three countries and temporarily terminated services to two nations in response to high fuel prices in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa regulations.
Crypto demand accelerates as Thai firms turn to digital tokens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/04/2026
» The rapid rise of ownership conversion of physical or traditional financial assets into digital tokens is expected to transform Thailand's business and investment landscape this year, as companies accelerate their transitions to stay competitive, says Bitkub.
Thailand intensifies AI efforts in bid to close the skills gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2026
» Aiming to build artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have forged a partnership to bridge the gap between high-level research and commercial application, while addressing a talent shortage.